The picturesque
hill station of Kemmangundi
, at 4302 ft above sea level is a
6-hour drive away from Bengaluru (Bangalore), and is located in the densely wooded
grasslands of the
Western Ghats.
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Kemmangundi
Climate
Pleasant throughout the
year, Kemmangundi is an ideal place to visit
in the summer (nights become
chilly even in summer,
average temperatures 10-30 deg. celsius). Winter
temperatures average 6-25 deg. celsius.
Language
Kannada, Hindi and
English are the main languages
spoken.
Ringed by the
Baba Budangiri Range and blessed
with silver cascades, mountain
streams, and lush vegetation , Kemmangundi’s
beautifully
laid-out ornamental rose gardens and
enchanting mountains and valley
views
are a treat to the eye.
The
spectacular sunset
view from the Raj Bhavan is a
photographer’s delight. For the adventurous at heart,
Kemmangundi offers many peaks
to scale and intricate jungle
paths to explore. K.Gudi enjoys a salubrious
climate
throughout the year.
Iron
ore found in the
mountains is transported by a ropeway to
the foothill below from where it is taken to
Bhadravathy Iron and Steel Works.
Kemmangundi has various accommodation
, including the Forest department inspection
bungalows
.
Other scenic places around are Kalhatti
Falls (where the water cascades from the top of
Chandra Drona Hill to flow before the Veerabhadreshwara
Temple dedicated to the Hindu Lord Shiva; and one has
to cross the falls to reach the temple) and
Hebbe Falls (rushing down from
a height of 250ft. in two stages of Dodda
Hebbe - Big Falls and
Chikka Hebbe - Small Falls.
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